Question 1

can i get pregnant 2 days before period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Being on Birth control pills will prevent 95-97% of all pregnancies no matter when you have intercourse.  If you have a normal period in flow, timing and duration you are not pregnant.  Intercourse 2 days prior to your expected period has lower chance of pregnancy.  So when you combine all 3 of these factors, you are highly unlikely to get pregnant.  Best wishes!

Question 2

cramping one week before period on birth control. is this normal? the cramps are kind of strong.

Accepted Answer

No : It's not normal,if you don't have it each month.I would suggest that if this is new,make an appt.with provider.

Question 3

very dark blood before period on birth control could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

You could have: Some breakthrough bleeding. Doubt pregnancy in scenario provided. If you miss your period - recommend taking a home pregnancy test.  Take care.

Question 4

very light brownish spotting 6 days before period. on birth control pills. havent missed one. start period this sunday. what is the spotting?

Accepted Answer

BTB: Did you miss any pills or take them late? Have you been on other medicines, especially antibiotics? Have you been sick, nausea or diarrhea? Do you have a vaginal infection?
Lots of things, or nothing, can lead to irregular bleeding on the birth control pill. Usually the next cycle will be better and pregnancy is unlikely, but condoms are always a good idea.

Question 5

light brown vaginal discharge 1 week before period. on birth control for about a month & 1/2 now. very light cramping. help?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleedin: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time.  If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen  then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.

Question 6

we don't always use a condom. spotting very pinkish and watery week before period, on birth control pill, could i be pregnant??

Accepted Answer

Anything possible: If you have sex at all, you have a chance of getting pregnant. Period. However, if you are using a reliable method of birth control, and having regular periods, that possibility is lessened. If you aren't sure, get a test. It's easy and you'll know more.

Question 7

cramping, discharge, back pain, achy breasts two weeks before period on birth control? i have been on lo loestrin for 5 months now.

Accepted Answer

See a gynecologist.: Your symptoms indicate that you probably have an infection that we call pelvic inflammatory disease. Sometimes hormonal imbalance can cause these symptoms too. The best thing to do would be to go and see a gynecologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

cramping, white odorless discharge, back pain, achy breasts two weeks before period on birth control? i have been on lo loestrin for 5 months now.

Accepted Answer

Premenstrual may be?: this could be constellation of premenstruation symptoms, talk to your doctor about management.

Question 9

a little bit of breast tenderness 2 weeks before period. on birth control for longer than 3 months. normal last period. normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since you are not ovulating, the timing of the breast tenderness could be anytime. It is not unusual however. Try decreasing your caffeine intake, increasing Vitamin E, wearing sports bra and applying cold compresses if tenderness increases.

Question 10

spotting dark brown days before period and is on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual Cycle: Normal menstrual cycle is every 28 days (21-35 days normal), with about 5 days of bleeding (2-8 days normal). Some spotting a few days before your expected period is normal.

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